Full-scale indigenisation, not partial efforts, must underpin India’s defence preparedness if the nation intends to maintain strategic autonomy and operational readiness in future conflicts. It was the core message delivered by Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, while addressing industry leaders, policymakers, and defence experts at Aero Tech India 2025, organised by FICCI in collaboration with the Centre for Air Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS).

Calling for a decisive push towards 100% indigenisation, Air Marshal Bharti warned that even a marginal reliance on imported critical components could severely handicap the nation’s defence production during emergencies. “A 99 per cent indigenisation rate still leaves us vulnerable if key elements are sourced fro

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